Bicycle thieves caught in Schwerin: New cameras planned at Marienplatz!

Bicycle thieves caught in Schwerin: New cameras planned at Marienplatz!

There was a remarkable case of bicycle theft in the state capital Schwerin that was quickly solved. A E-bike was stolen in Schwerin and the suspected thief was discovered at Marienplatz the next day, as soon as he had repainted the bike. An alert witness recognized the perpetrator and immediately informed the police, who secured the stolen e-bike. The thief also had an accomplice who had another e-bike from Lower Saxony with him.

This quick clarification shows how important functioning video surveillance is. At Marienplatz, which is known to have been a crime hotspot in recent years, 24 new video cameras are now being installed to increase security. The old system from 2018 was no longer in use and did not have the desired security effect due to various technical defects Nordkurier reports. The high crime figures in recent years, with more than 700 crimes registered per year, illustrate the need for action.

Video surveillance update

The new cameras at Marienplatz are intended not only to deter potential criminals, but also to help solve crimes such as fights, thefts and drug-related crimes. Since the introduction of video surveillance in 2019, the number of crimes at Marienplatz has increased significantly, prompting the police to rethink. Even before 2019, Marienplatz was considered a hotspot, particularly due to conflicts between young migrants and an increase in attacks.

The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed the shortage of old cameras. Further information on crime figures show that a total of 514 crimes were recorded in 2019, followed by a decline in 2020 and 2021 to below 400. Nevertheless, the numbers increased to 653 in 2022 and 714 in 2023, highlighting the need to renew infrastructure.

Public events

The feeling of security is also strengthened by other events, such as the upcoming public baptisms in Lake Zippendorf, in which 30 adults and children take part. These social activities can help to strengthen the community and promote togetherness.

The town festival in Schönberg will also take place on July 27th to 29th and will feature a colorful program. Special guests such as Leif Tennemann and Christian Brandes are expected, and a children's participation circus is also planned. Such events help to strengthen local cohesion and offer a positive change from everyday life.

Voting for the title of firefighter hero in the Northwest Mecklenburg region ends today only. The three leading candidates are Michael Homuth, Ronny Ortland and Lars Krasemann. It remains to be seen who will win, but what is certain is that fire service work is highly recognized in the region.